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michae1 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months ago
Safe Travels
Started Over & over again but
At least it’s not back
To where I’ve began.
Came a long way,
Yet still have a long ways to go.
Through the pain & struggles,
Emotions I juggle
Rendering off from trouble.
With a surfacing smile
Trying to put my pain in denial.
Collecting little rewards along the way
Making it worthwhile.
Not gonna stop,
even if it’s a trillion miles away.
Ill get where I want
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katoblue shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months ago
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Noirerequiem shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months ago
Down the Rabbit Hole
Down the Rabbit Hole
I tumble through shadows, stars in my eyes,
A velvet night sky, where silence sighs.
The walls of the tunnel, alive with my past,
Moments like whispers, they flicker and flash.Sad times drip slowly, like tears from a stone,
Anger erupts where I stood all alone.
Laughter ignites like a flame in the dark,
Joy paints the void with a radiant spark.I see myself giving, my heart stretched thin,
Smilin’ for others while breakin’ within.
Each frame a story, each ache, each flight,
A kaleidoscope spinning in endless night.At the end of the tunnel, the cosmos unfolds,
Planets and universes, their mysteries untold.
A breathless horizon, a shimmering start,
A whisper that maybe, this time’s a new part.I land in the glow, a world vast and free,
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I really admire the universal imagery! I believe we are all connected to the cosmos realm and Mother Nature in a way. This was so beautifully written. Reading this gave me insight that no matter what hardship we are enduring in life the universe still shines bright, and tends to work in our favor if we allow that to happen. Thank you so much for…read more
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Thank you so much, Cierra.
Yes there is always a universal story that can be told from ones hardship. And there is always a light at the end of whichever tunnel you take.Write me back Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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michae1 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
HOURS
High-quality, high times, feeling,
Optimistic about this moment. It’s
Untitled, put together like a puzzle.
Reality framed beneath the boarder
Serendipity, with the hours. With no (H) is
…………………..OursSubscribe  or  log in to reply
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I love the last line. In my head when I read it I put “with no (H) the world is Ours” such a simplified empowering statement!!
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Noirerequiem shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
Grandmother Willow
Grandmother Willow, Grandmother Willow, I come to you for your advice.
Can You Hear Me Through the breeze that sways within the trees? Like the leaves, I cling to you for life within your glorious crown.
Young Seedling, I am here for you. I heard your prayers through my roots. I learned of your struggle from the birds that land upon my branches.
Grand Mother Willow, Grand Mother Willow?
What will become of me? I want to be tall and beautiful. Someone the World can look up to. What Will Become of Me if the Woodsman Chops Me Down. Down to the Ground, I would fall, laying waste at his feet as he stepped over me like I was nothing. Grandmother Willow What Will Become of Me?
Dear Sapling, the squirrels tell me tales of your Love towards them, feeding them before the Winter Frost and granting praise to them. Dear Sapling, the rabbits tell me the poems of their Trust in you. As you lead them to safe havens so they can create their dens for their families. Oh sweet Sapling, the deer trot with Joy through the Woods, singing an old song of your Survival and Strength that You have Honored them with.
So, My Child Think Not of Tomorrow Because Your Presence is a Present to All those Young and Old, for the Owl of Wisdom Watches over You. She will Guide You to Become a Queen Worthy of Crowns of Adornment. And I, Your Grandmother Willow; will always shield you from the Storm of Self Doubt.
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I enjoyed reading this poem. One reason is because of the love I have for Willow Trees. They share a true value of emotions as all trees do. But I at times catch myself hiding under a willow tree limbs and speaking to my ancestors or even just crying with the wind. This poem brought me great reflection of how I would connect with my mental mind…read more
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Thank you so much Cierra. I love Willow trees. One day I will get a chance to sit under one. I love that trees have stories unwritten, you know.
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gorilladna shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
SCORPION and the FROG
Dear Unsealed,
I wrote a little poem based on the fable of the Scorpion and the Frog. It reflects on our inherent nature and how it doesn’t necessarily dictate our fate. We all still have a choice, in the end.
SCORPION and the FROG
Let’s cross water together
I don’t want to cross alone
Like a dog without a bone
Or a bird in stormy weather
Climb upon my back
So we can take the journey
Cautiously and without hurry
Leaving ripples as our track
If you get the urge to sting
In the middle of the deep
Just put yourself to sleep
With the lullaby I sing
Sting me later if you must
I don’t mind the sacrifice
My heart will not turn to ice
Though your nature I don’t trust
Soon we’ll make it to the shore
Landing safely on dry ground
Where our nature can be found
In the way just as before
Do we part our separate ways
Or do we make the compromise
Not to live our separate lives
As our dark hairs turn to greys
And though love can turn to hate
If we don’t learn compromise
Pledge forgiveness in our eyes
So that nature’s not our fate
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I love the imagery in this poem. I could really visualize the scorpion on the frog back to get across the water. I feel this poem is a symbolism to the societal view. If we can all come together and learn that hate creates nothing but chaos not only nature but human beings can have a steady mindset like nature. It is not easy but we can work…read more
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michae1 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
A loan to be alone
Alone but not lonely
Some just loan me their time, while
The sum adds up.
Im taking out loans,until,
I make enough to maintain alone.
Then I’ll invest it for my preference.
A loan, to be “alone” I’m just a loner.
Yet, far from lonely. Sometimes…
The question comes, Are you alone?
And the response in the mind is, if only.
Thinking about….
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I really like your metaphor. “A Loan to be Alone”. I resonate with this poem because sometimes we are causing ourselves expenses to please others but not ourselves. At times I feel alone and lonely. Like no one understands what I have been through but I know that there is someone out there with a similar story.
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James (Jim) Kellogg shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
and it came to pass
and it came to pass
By: Jim Kellogg
(The Queer Poet)
12-9-24hailed as god among us
shaking to the carol
of the drum
the refugee king
uprooted
homeless
crossing a frontier
having regal status
having little status
ordinary
simple
no pomp or circumstance
who is to honor him
this poor boy
celestially chosen
an easy smile
a baby – not yet to be knownSubscribe  or  log in to reply
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Blue Sky shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
Procrastination, My Kryptonite
All of my deep fears
The monsters in my closet
Stem from this small thingProcrastination
I say I’ll do this later
But the time is nowI don’t want to yet
This is all so very hard
To take in right nowI’d really rather
Scroll on social media
Than deal with thisPesky task at hand
Veritable kryptonite
Anything but thisI’ll do this later
Let me crawl into a hole
And never come outThen I tried this app
To beat procrastination
I was skepticalTen minutes a day
That I will try out this app
For my life to changeI figured, why not?
Only a small chunk of time
That’s all it would takeSo I used the app
It seemed insignificant
Just a few modulesImmediately
It was life changing for me
I started on tasksNot putting them off
I actually finished them
I felt accomplishedOvercoming fears
I did not know I harbored
Now I’m the victorInstead of victim
I could actually do things
I felt empoweredNo longer I’d wait
The absolute last minute
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“Now I’m the victor instead of victim” is such an empowering statement. Procrastination is my best friend but can also be a huge enemy of mine. I’ll say the same thing “oh I’ll do it tomorrow” and then that task ends up not being done until 2 weeks later. I’ll beat myself up for down the road and complete the task in frustration but once it is…read more
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Tasha Meadows shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
Six Eras of Fear
Heart skipping beats on narrow attic stairs,
making hasty a getaway over thin air.
Chased by hazy visions from dreamy hells
and the devils, too close at my heel.Running down sharp walled halls
too afraid to stop or fall.
Terrified of the sounds, lost hidden howls,
all the fear my imagination’s found.Fearing missteps with clumsy, unpopular opinions,
always dreaming of lofty, aimless ambitions.
Climbing past the highest clouds, too afraid to leap,
then falling over lazy hills, too anxious to sleep.Agonizing and pointless routines when life in the light
and old obscurities mingle, and nothing feels right.
Reading and rereading, searching for a newer spark,
to illuminate glimmers lost in the endless dark.
Slowly wandering through and throughout
the deep twilights, me and my doubt.
Shutting off lights, walking without the fright,
strolling with stars guiding in the night.Seeing with clarity the emptiness
hidden in shaded oblivions.
Dreading only the darkness
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Reading this poem gave me the vision of walking through a cavern. The darkness, the sharp walled halls. I admire the in depth imagery. I love the ending it brings me back to the quote that there is light at the end of the tunnel even though we are going through dark battles within our own dark cloud. Thank you for sharing Tasha beautifully written.
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Lennon Davis shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
Ode To Poetry
Ode to Poetry the love of my life, expressions at lyrical statures. Inspirations provoking my strife, writing as if nothing else matters.
Mood iv’e embedded within my rhyme scheme metaphors eclipsing my thought, frustration at mind providing a theme; relinquishing feelings distraught.
Literary term I hold in great favor, gateway to freedom I see, desecrating my life from my heart to my paper; As my lead askew’s awkwardly.
As the abyss of my cerebrum manifests resplendent, the zenith of my pain is eclipsed replenishing my paradoxical remnant, in tact with my poetical gifts.Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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Penny Powell shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
Your Presence
I am currently on a trip to New York, and during my devotional time in my hotel room this morning, I was suddenly led to write and share “Your Presence” here:
Your Presence is what I seek
Your Presence is where we meet
Your Presence brings me peace
Your Presence is for the bold and meekYour Presence is unmatched
Your Presence is the latch
Your Presence I respect
Your Presence is where we connectYour Presence is golden
Your Presence is emboldening
Your Presence beautifully mends
Your Presence is a gemYour Presence is dependable
Your Presence is commendable
Your Presence is my truth
Your Presence is my rootYour Presence holds my hand
Your Presence is time with my Best Friend
Your Presence has no end
Your Presence is where I stand!In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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This poem is so beautiful. I love how you connected your poem to your morning devotion. I enjoy the imagery as God is all those things that you have written about. I think it is important to connect God in what we write as I used to be fearful of including Him in my poems or just writing in general and producing it unto the public. Thank you so…read more
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You’re welcome, and thank YOU so much, dear Cierra! I appreciate you reading the poem and commenting on it. I’m grateful that you enjoyed it.
Yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you about the importance of including God in our writing. It’s great to hear that the “fear” you mentioned is a thing of the past!💖 Thankfully, expressing this way flows…read more
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Anita Williams shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
The Weight of Bullying and the Freedom of Self-Love
My life has been a rollercoaster of self-discovery and survival. From a young age, I never quite fit in. In school, I had friends, but I always felt like the outsider. They got the dates, the attention from boys, the spotlight. Me? I was just… there. Tall, skinny, with long hair and hand-me-down clothes, I came from a family that didn’t have much. My father was strict, even into my twenties, and our household lacked the freedom to explore or express who we were.
But the real challenge wasn’t just at home—it was the relentless bullying that shaped my self-image and, for a long time, my life. I was teased, mocked, and made to feel invisible or unworthy. And those scars followed me into adulthood. They left me questioning my value, my voice, and my right to take up space. They turned me into a people pleaser, someone willing to go above and beyond for others just to feel accepted—only to be used and discarded when my boundaries went unnoticed or ignored.
That need for acceptance shaped my choices in ways I couldn’t see at the time. I picked the wrong partners, made bad decisions, and ended up chasing validation from people who never had my best interests at heart. Even in the workplace, I sought belonging, only to be met with superficial acceptance that often turned into exploitation. The same patterns of feeling unseen and unvalued repeated themselves, leaving me struggling with depression, self-doubt, and an overwhelming sense of being misunderstood.
For years, I carried this weight, convinced it was mine to bear. I felt trapped in a cycle of trying to prove myself to people who had already made up their minds about me. But then, somewhere along the way, something shifted.
Now, in my forties, I’ve reached a turning point. I’ve had enough. I’ve realized that the reason I never fit in, the reason I was bullied and mistreated, wasn’t because I lacked something—it was because of my light, my aura, the favor God placed on my life. People weren’t pushing me down because I was weak; they were trying to dim the brightness they saw in me.
I came across a quote one day that struck me to my core: ‘Thieves don’t take from houses or stores that have no value.’ That’s when it clicked—I had value all along. That’s why I was targeted. That’s why I felt the weight of other people’s insecurities projected onto me.
Now, I understand that no amount of changing myself will ever make someone like me if they’re determined not to. And that’s okay. Their opinions don’t define me, and their insecurities aren’t mine to carry.
I’ve stopped shrinking myself for others. I’ve stopped trying to be the loudest voice in the room or bending myself into someone I’m not just to avoid rejection. I’ve embraced who I am—flaws, light, and all.
The journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it. I’ve learned to set boundaries, to value my own voice, and to love myself without needing outside validation. I’ve discovered the freedom that comes from knowing I am enough, just as I am.
For anyone reading this, who feels unseen, unworthy, or caught in the trap of trying to please everyone else—know this: You don’t need to change to fit someone else’s mold. You are valuable, and your light is worth protecting. The people who matter will see it, and those who don’t? They were never meant to stay in your story anyway.
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Very beautifully written. I love the quote you mentioned ‘Thieves don’t take from houses or stores that have no value” I believe we forget our value because we are around energy vampires who sucks away our high vibrations only because it benefits them. But then we realize our worth and recognize that we have to show up for ourselves. Thank you for…read more
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Awww Anita, I am so glad you have realized your power. I am going to feature your story in our newsletter today. <3 Lauren
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I am truly honored to be included, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to share my story. Thank you so much
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michae1 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Shadow Work
All this time searching for love
And the whole time it’s within me.
I Have too much to offer
I guess, I noticed once I turn
Towards the darkness.
Love finds it’s way back in.
Through another form.
Then quickly turns around
Looking Evol.
Some days that’s all I push out
Is evol. Then another
Love comes around helping
Me to evolve.
Becoming the light casting
Everyone’s shadow.
Comes very clear with the
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Lovely read, continue to evolve into a love that’s naturally shines on all ‼️🌹
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Tracie Sperling shared a letter in the
Surviving Addiction group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
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michae1 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Stale Mate
We’ve come to a
Stale mate,
No more moves left.
Time to start over or
Call it quits.Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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Your words are so powerful. Your poem gives me inspiration that whatever story someone is trying to share in their life it doesn’t have to be long. I like writing sonnets and haiku poetry. This piece reminds me of a haiku.
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Barbara Lorello shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Dear Kamala Harris
Dear Kamala Harris:
I’ll begin by saying that this is not a letter about politics, we’ve all seen enough of that this year. This is more a letter of empowerment and hopes and dreams.
I met you, like most of the rest of the world, in 2021 when you were sworn in as the first black American South Asian female Vice President. You are seated as the highest ranking female official in U.S. history. That’s nothing to sneeze at.
When I sit and resonate about the steps it took you to get where you are, it blows my mind. Not only did you overcome being a female in a world dominated by men, but you rose to every challenge with grace, dignity and beauty. You never said it couldn’t be done, and you kept pushing.
This letter is brief. It’s just my way of showing gratitude to a woman who defied the odds, took the hits when they came and kept going. I admire your tenacity and grit, along with your grace and beauty. You’re the “complete package.”
Thank you, Kamila, for being an inspiration for those of us who may never get the highest-ranking position. We will live vicariously through you.
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Thank you Barb for this empowering letter during a time like this. This letter is so encouraging for women to read. It gave me great insight on not to give up on our goals and aspirations in life. Kamala fought so hard and she continues to fight amongst the ignorance of this society. I hope she gets to read this letter sometime to even try again…read more
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Cierra – Thank you for your kind words. You are an inspiration for me to keep writing, More to come – Barb
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michae1 shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Narratives
Don’t forget! You’re the “writer”
The “author” to your life.
Other’s are at best, narrators
To the situation
& like most, they’re gonna
Add their Lil flare to it.
“Emphasizing”
Certain moments & chapter’s,
With sounds & hand gestures.Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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I always tell myself that I am the narrative of my own life. But at times I forget that because everyone has to be the narrator of my life desires and goals, or telling me what I should and shouldn’t do. There are times where the narrator will try to create the narrative for not just me but for people in general. So thank you for this reminder…read more
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Anita Williams shared a letter in the
Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
"Healing Through the Unsealed"
Writing has always been my therapy, my release,
A way to uncover pain and rediscover peace.
The Unsealed became my sacred space,
To confront hidden traumas I was afraid to face.Through poetry, I heal and let creativity flow,
Transforming unhealed hurt into a strength I now know.
Each word I write mends the pieces of me,
Guiding my spirit to where it’s meant to be.My stories inspire, my voice takes flight,
Bringing hope to others in their darkest night.
The Unsealed has allowed my soul to find its place,
Turning my pain into purpose, my wounds into grace.Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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Anita Williams shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
"The Smile That Hides the Pain"
She smiles though her spirit is breaking inside,
Hiding the pain she’s been forced to confide.
Each glance in the mirror, she fights back her tears,
A stranger stares back, a reflection of fears.Another long night, she sleeps all alone,
Begging for love that he’s never shown.
She pleads for the man she knows he could be,
But he keeps on proving it’s not meant to be.She smiles at his name, though it cuts like a knife,
Cooking and cleaning, still tending his life.
But deep in her heart, the sorrow takes hold,
A story of love that feels empty and cold.She’s told to accept his emotional wall,
To endure his choices, no matter how small.
But how can she smile, pretending she’s fine,
When each passing day, her soul’s on the line?Subscribe  or  log in to reply
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